Job Advert
Fixed Term for 12 Months
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife to join our team on a fixed term basis to promote breastfeeding and support infant feeding across Community Children’s Services in Fife. You will have excellent clinical skills and communication skills, and you will be able to demonstrate leadership with the ability to supervise and support a small team of breastfeeding support workers.
Community Children’s services are proud to have achieved UNICEF Baby Friendly Accreditation and are focused on continuous improvement and providing the best start for children in Fife. You will work with the Infant Feeding Advisors in maternity and neonatal services as well as Health Visitors and Family Nurse to provide family centred, evidenced based care resulting in positive parenting experiences, particularly in relation to feeding and relationship building. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive practitioner who is passionate about infant feeding and enjoys supporting professionals and families to provide the highest standard of care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly motivated and passionate team.
Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager. The secondment policy can be found here Hub • Blink (joinblink.com) If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current line manager, you will not be able to progress your application for a fixed term post. External applicants, with continuous NHS Service, must also have in place a secondment agreement, from their existing board to apply for this post.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lisa Smith Lead Nurse by e-mail to lisa.smith34@nhs.scot or on 07720 557611.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.